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We were all born with smooth, baby soft skin. As frowning and smiling children, the muscles under our skin contract to display facial lines of emotion, signifying happiness or sadness. As soon as our emotions return to normal, our expression lines disappear.
But as we go through a lifetime of emotions and our skin begins to lose its elasticity, these facial lines do not go away completely, making us look older than we feel. We can often be mistaken as tired or angry even though we feel perfectly fine.
Chemical peels, dermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing have been the primary means of reducing these undesirable effects. However, because they are limited in safety and control there is risk of scarring with these procedures and the cosmetic results are not always predictable.
Botox injection is a revolutionary wrinkle reduction procedure that can reduce or eliminate wrinkles in the upper third of the face, including forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows and crow’s feet around the eyes. There is no chance of scarring. It is and you can resume all your activities immediately after treatment.
Botox is a protein that weakens and inactivates muscles that wrinkle the skin. Initially used back in 1973 to relax overactive muscles that cause “crossed eyes” and facial tics, Botox has since gained popularity to treat a number of muscular diseases and for use as a cosmetic agent.
When Botox is injected in extremely small doses directly into a specific muscle, it blocks the signals from the brain from reaching the muscle. As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying the muscle relaxes and the wrinkles caused muscle contractions soften and often disappear.
Botox, when used in these extremely small doses has a high level of safety. Since Botox proteins are only attracted to muscles, it has no effect on the central nervous system or on the body if injected into a nerve or blood vessel. And because of the muscle’s ability to repair itself through the formation of new muscle fibers, complete recovery is possible.
Ask your doctor to determine if you are a candidate for Botox injection. Since every individual is unique and has special needs, a personal consultation will be necessary. Together you and you doctor will determine the number and regularity of treatments best for you. Women who are pregnant or nursing are not candidates for this procedure. Additionally, patients with certain neuromuscular diseases or patients taking certain medications may not be Suitable candidates, It is important that you disclose all relevant medical information to your doctor during the consultation.
Botox Injection can be performed in an examination room environment. The number of injections depends on the amount of area being treated. Because of the use of a micro-needle and extremely small amounts of liquid, any stinging sensation is minimal and subsides quickly. Ice compresses may also be used before and after treatment to minimize discomfort.
Side effects of Botox injection are minimal. Because the protein does not affect the nerves, there is no numbness in the area of the injections and muscles related to other facial expressions are rarely affected.
One or two patients in every hundred may experience a temporary drooping in the eyelid but this usually goes away in a week or two. Slight bruising can also occur around the injection sites, which can usually be covered with makeup. Some patients may also experience a mild headache for a while.
The effects of the initial injections are not seen for three or four days and will not be complete for about two weeks. Repeat injections may be recommended every three or four months during the first year to keep the muscles blocked and the skin to smooth out.
After the first set of treatments, you will need to return only when you notice a return in muscle movement which may not occur for 7 months or more. As these muscles are inactive over time, patients are often broken of the bad frowning habits, which further prolongs the effect.
Hundreds of thousands of men and women have already experienced the rejuvenating effects of Botox injection. If you are in good health, have good skin tone, and realistic expectations, Botox injections may be your answer to a more youthful and healthy appearance.
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